Congo TV Network launched in 2017 as a Movie and TV Show platform but listed Short Films, Documentaries, and Stageplays as subcategories upon launch. Today, Eagle View Media Company (EVMC), the parent managment company for the fast growing streaming platform, has opened the gates for playwrights all over the world.

“Stageplays are actually the root of all film,” said Ro Wright, Program Director for Congo TV Network. “There are just as many playwrights around the country as there are up and coming filmmakers. They are all seeking the same thing…. exposure for their dynamic work.”

Walls, a play by Verlecsia Lee Sutton, debuts on Congo TV Network today. It’s the story of an estranged mother who reunites with her husband and children after generations of family secrets resurface. She and her husband are forced to deal with issues which separated them. Family members remember lies and drama from years past, all occuring in the same apartment.

The play was filmed live in San Antonio, TX and has traveled across the country. It features live original music written by Orlando and Verlecsia Lee Sutton.

Congo TV is extending an invitation for other playwrights to submit their stageplays. The plays will be available to all Congo TV subscribers on Apple TV, Roku, and the Amazon Firestick platforms. If you have a play you can email: congo@eagleviewcompany.com.

]]>Congo TV to make 2 remaining shares available to the publichttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/congo2shares/
Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:47:35 +0000https://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=2802018 has proven to be a productive year for Congo TV Network. The managing company for the network (Eagle View Media Company) will release two more shares for public interest.

Earlier this year, the company restricted any more shares from being available to the general public but will now make two more shares available to help generate funds to begin an even greater fiscal year.

“We have seen a steady growth this year. Some months evolved faster than others but overall it proved to be a very productive year,” said Gerald Wright, Business Administrator for Eagle View Media Company.

The most responsive shows in 2018 were the Christian based reality show, Chosen Generation, which featured HBCU Choirs and the Spoken Word Showcase, The Golden Mic. “We have learned a format that seems to work and we are ready to continue raising the bar in 2019,” explained Ro Wright (Director of Programming for EVMC.)

The company schedules quarterly meetings with investors and supporters and shares all business agendas with every shareholder individually. “We try our best to stay transparent and to provide a quality product that we can all be very proud of,” said Odessa Sykes (Co-Owner of EVMC.)

In one year, the company has produced 7 shows and recently supported the movie, Get The Ring, which is now being pitched as an Official Motion Picture for a 2019 revised release for public theaters. The company will be partnering with The Bayou Classic to make the idea a reality.

With more than 10 outstanding production offers on the table, EVMC forsees a bright future for it’s one year-old baby. Allowing two more investors would put the company in a very good position to make the future come much quicker.

If you are interested in having a seat at the table of Congo TV Investors, email congo@eagleviewcompany.

]]>Southern and Grambling to be featured in new movie produced by Ro Wrighthttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/sugsu-getthering/
http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/sugsu-getthering/#commentsTue, 18 Sep 2018 13:14:11 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=267For the majority of the world, Fall means Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays but in Louisiana the Fall means one thing… it’s time for the Bayou Classic! It’s been the highlight of the Louisiana Black Community for 44 years. It’s the line that divides families for one weekend but it’s also the rope that pulls them back together when it’s all over.

When Ro Wright (Co-Owner of Eagle View Media Company) wrote his popular book, Get The Ring Keep The Ring, four years ago he also began the process of producing a movie for it. The book, a guide to perfecting relationships and strengthening families, was a regional hot piece in 2014 distributing more than 15,000 copies during it’s tenure. “My wife and I knew we had something special with this book and now it’s an honor to give it even more life,” said Wright.

The Wrights have attracted a huge following through their outreach programs building youth and families as well as their consistent efforts supporting HBCU’s (Historically Black Colleges & Universities). “The film is the story of a young woman from Southern who falls in love with a young man from Grambling. It’s their journey from dating to marriage and having to accept each other’s backgrounds and family traditions.”

Grambling St. University President, Rick Gallot, met with Ro in New Orleans, where Ro had reserved a private theater to show him parts of the film. “I think the film is a necessity. It’s funny yet very informative. It highlights the true essence of Louisiana and exhibits just how much these universities mean to our state,” said Gallot.

Dr. Ray Belton, President of the Southern University System, explained why we must teach a new generation the history of Louisiana HBCU’s. “So many great people have come through these institutions and I think it’s awesome that this new generation will learn through a movie how much these schools contribute to our heritage.”

Both Presidents have pledged their support to Wright and are excited to offer a screening of the film on their campuses for students who may not have access to streaming. The film is scheduled to air on Congo TV Network Oct 16.

Gerald Wright (Administrative Director and Co-Owner for EVMC which owns Congo TV Network) informed the media that Congo will also give a free Bayou Classic pre-show highlighting both universities. “We want the Congo platform to be an outlet for the community and this is a step toward providing light on a great annual event and also the legacy of two amazing institutions.”

The film will star Reginald Robinsion (The Haves & Have Nots, Queen Sugar, Black Lightning) and Jennifer Jacobs. Coincidentally, Robinson is a graduate of Grambling and Jennifer is a graduate of Southern. The roles were almost designed perfectly for them both. Music for the film will feature PJ Morton, Partnerz N Crime, Keyondra Lockett, Mario Abney, Kristal Cherelle, Keith Jacobs, Favor, and Mimi Dawn’e among others. Spotlights from various Louisiana actors, comedians, radio personalities, and public figures are scattered throughout the film.

Get The Ring will be the first film ever shown on Congo TV Network for free. Viewers will have the option to see it commercial free with a subscription or view it free with commercials and sponsorships.

]]>http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/sugsu-getthering/feed/3First Muslim Reality TV Show will air on Congo TV Network this Fallhttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/muslimfresh-announcement/
Wed, 02 May 2018 00:03:34 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=263Reality TV has it’s fans as well as critics but usually the critics are not against the reality style of programming. They are most commonly against the questionable conduct on many of the shows. Eagle View Media Company, managers of Congo TV Network, have taken Reality TV into a much more respected direction. With shows like Chosen Generation, Slay The Prom, and several others… the media company continues to set a new standard for the quality of Reality TV programming.

This Fall, Congo will take a huge leap by airing the country’s first full Muslim cast Reality TV Show. The show, Muslim Fresh, begins filming this Summer in New Orleans, LA. It will follow the lives of three young Black Muslim couples to show the world the sacredness of their culture, family, principals, and the struggles they face being Black and Muslim in America.

The cast is led by Asad El Malik and his wife, Adrienne Warren. Malik actually came up with the name ‘Muslim Fresh’. He and longtime friend, Ro Wright, have worked together in the past organizing programs throughout New Orleans to bridge the gaps between race and religion in the New Orleans Metro area. “When we came up with the idea to do the show I told our team I knew exactly who to call,” said Ro Wright, Director of Programming for Congo TV Network.

Malik and Warren have been married for 9 years. They are busines owners and leaders in the Gentilly community of New Orleans. “We hope to show Muslims in a positive light… to show the world that we deal with the same things all families deal with,” said Malik.

Malik and Warren will be joined by Rasheed Salahuddin (Social Media Branding & Connecting) and Cheryl Salahuddin (Educator). The Salahuddins have been married 8 years and they live on the New Orleans Westbank. “We’d like to help people understand that a Muslim is one who wants for others what he wants for himself. We want sucess, happiness & Prosperity for all mankind,” explained Salahuddin.

Also joining the cast will be popular New Orleans Chef Corey Lemelle and his wife, Terri Martin-Lemelle (Student/Homemaker). They reside in New Orleans East and they’ve been married 8 years as well. Chef Corey told Congo TV, he and his wife were interested in being part of the show because they wanted people to know they are just “Black folks trying to live without compromising our belief in our Creator”.

EVMC is very excited about this show and they are set to begin filming in July. “It kind’a shows you how dedicated we are to sharing the complete Black culture with our viewers,” said Ro Wright, who is actually a Christian minister. “People tend to think we are so different but we actually have much more in common than people realize,” said Wright. “I respect their Faith and I think it’s important the world understands how disciplined Muslims are and how much they go through to be respected in this country. Love isn’t supposed to obey our limitations,” he explained.

Expect a lot of laughter, a lot of food, houseparties, family adventures, some of the best fashion you’ll ever see, and many opportunities to understand the Muslim Faith. “The Muslim Faith has become more and more engaged by young African-Americans because they are attracted to the messages and practices of the Faith. As a network, this is an untapped audience and one we hope to attract by giving them a program they can be proud of,” said Wright.

Expect surprise celebrity appearances and more when the show airs this Fall on the Congo TV Network.

]]>Pastors already signing up to stream church services on Congo TV, new feature beginning in Junehttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/pastors-congo/
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 20:29:42 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=259Eagle View Media Company (EVMC) has reached out to several prominent Pastors to help launch ‘Congo Faith’ this coming June. Parishioners all over America will be able to watch their own church service and other services from the comfort of their living room through Congo TV Network, which is managed by EVMC.

“This is a major breakthrough for the Christian Community,” said Gerald Wright, Administrative Director for Congo TV Network. “Churches spend a lot of money trying to reach the world and we have come up with a plan to not only make it more cost effective for every ministry but a partnership with these churches to keep Congo remotely involved in their outreach in the local communities,” said Gerald.

Viewers will be able to key in a church name or a Pastor’s name and watch any service from anywhere in the world. To help the churches, on the Congo TV Website they will also be able to support those ministries with an instant Giving Link in which all proceeds will go to that ministry. If viewers have an Amazon Firestick, they will be able to simply say the Pastor’s name or the church’s name by holding a button on the remote and that Pastor’s full catalog will appear on their television.

“This is big for every church. I know firsthand what it’s like to want to brand and spread the Gospel with limited funds and avenues to do it. We are giving these ministries more than what they could ever expect from buying time on a local television station at late hours of the night. They will reach 50x the people they reach locally at a much more inexpensive price,” said Ro Wright, Director of Programming for Congo TV Network.

Pastor Antoine Barriere, Household of Faith in New Orleans, is already committed to bringing his mega services to Congo TV Network in June. Pastor Greg Oliver, True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, has also committed to Congo TV Network. These Pastors carry a huge following and support base. Several other pastors around the Louisiana, Texas, Florida, and Georgia region have committed also.

“What a church pays for a month of broadcasting on local television they can now pay for the whole year and be visible on Amazon Fire, Roku, Google Chromecast, Apple TV, all Apple and Android devices, Xbox, and several Smart TVs,” said Ro Wright. “We need their parishioners and in return we are offering them the best avenue possible to evolve the marketing for their ministries.”

While many Pastors have a website or they may Facebook Live their services, nothing will ever compare to being able to watch it from anywhere in the world on television on demand at almomst a give-a-way price. If your ministry is interested, (Do Not Call) text Eagle View Media Company, 504-717-7281.

]]>Vimeo signs on to help Congo TV reach a larger audiencehttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/vimeo-congo/
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 18:49:34 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=256As Congo TV grows it has attracted the interest of many major companies with interest in taking it to a higher level. After entertaining five companies over the past two weeks, Eagle View Media Company (managing company for Congo TV) has agreed to a very substantial opportunity presented by Vimeo.

Vimeo is most known for it’s online video streaming platform, similar to Youtube, but has grown tremendously over the past decade. Their OTT platform manages hundreds of television networks, including Kevin Hart’s recently released ‘LOL TV’ among many others. Vimeo is the largest OTT hosting plant in America, servicing more OTT (Over The Top) Networks than other company.

“This is a huge step for Eagle View. We know we have to make the moves that matter at this point. Signing on with Vimeo will do wonders for us. We will be accessible in many more ways than we are now. The look and feel of the network is going to upgrade tremendously,” said Gerald Wright, Administrative Director for EVMC.

“Our shows will now stream on any Apple device and not just Apple TV. We will be available on any Android device and not just Android TV. We will be available on Xbox, Roku, and Amazon Fire along with several smart TVs immediately,” said Ro Wright, Programming Director for EVMC.

While EVMC migrates, subscribers may experience some downtime but the company will render two free months to any subscriber who is already signed by the first of May. By June the company will launch on multiple new platforms with 4 new shows ready to air by mid-Summer.

With Vimeo’s diverse platform, our users will have a much better experience and will have double the ways to access our channel. Their mobile platform is one of the best and our users will be able to take advantage of all of the benefits they provide for instant streaming and downloading anywhere in the world.

“The company continues to evolve. Atracting the interest of Vimeo is just a sign of greater things to come,” said Ro Wright. “We are ready for a plethora of new possiblities and our team is eager to get to work with Vimeo.”

Subscribers can expect a full transition to be complete by July.

]]>Congo TV to bridge Amps Magazine and Black Boot News to launch ‘Congo News Center’ in Mayhttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/cnclaunch/
Thu, 05 Apr 2018 12:56:01 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=252In an effort to expand the reach of it’s Congo brand, Eagle View Media is set to manage a partnership between Amps Magazine and Black Boot Media to launch Congo News Center. The two companies are news sites which successfully target the African-American Community. Both companies are separately owned by Gerald Wright (Amps) and Ro Wright (Black Boot).

“Congo is the perfect vehicle for these two news outlets to link up and bring the African-American audience to one centralized place for News, Films, and soon… even Music,” said Ro Wright, Director of Programming for Congo TV Network.

Amps Magazine is nearly 15 years old and grew from a Regional based News-Magazine under Ro Wright to a National Entertainment Publication under Gerald Wright. Black Boot Media is just two years old but has already reached more than 25M people through it’s viral news articles and videos.

The site will feature news and events in over 30 major U.S. cities and will accept submitted news from over 100 smaller US Cities.

“This venture is long overdue. We have the contributors and supporters of both news companies all over the country. We will simply drive them all to one site,” Gerald Wright, Administrative Director for Congo TV Network.

One of the big steps the site will take is it’s commitment to featuring news on several HBCU campuses around the country. Students on the campus will get to intern as young reporters, reporting news as it happens on their campus. Business, Health, and Technology bloggers will feature weekly blogs and reviews.

Expect Congo News Center to launch in May 2018.

]]>Congo TV to film new reality show, ‘Slay The Prom’, teens can now submit to be featuredhttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/slaytheprom/
Tue, 27 Mar 2018 22:43:17 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=246The Prom is one of the most memorable nights of a teen’s life. However, it is also a big night for the whole family. For most families, it’s the signature night of a teen officially becoming a young adult. Because it’s so special and so memorable, many times the family tends to ‘turn up’ more than usual!
Photo/Kita Wright

Eagle View Media Company (EVMC) is set to begin filming a new TV Reality Show called, Slay The Prom, in early April 2018 which will air on it’s own Congo TV Network. The show will follow the teens on the day of the prom getting their hair ready, getting their outfit ready, the ride to the prom, the final look when the whole family sees the teen before they leave the house, when the date arrives, and so much more! It’s set to be a fun show filled glamour, fashion, swag, and major slayery!

To Be Eligible The Teenager:

Must Have Parental/Legal Guardian Consent & Participation

The Prom Date has to agree to be on the show as well.

Males & Females are encouraged to apply.

Any Family Members who will be involved must agree to be filmed.

Primary Teen must be in High School

Friends can be in it but they must be in High School.

To Apply:

Send a photo of yourself and a photo of your date. Tell us what you do either at school, in the community, or at church/talent/organization. Tell us your date’s name and what that person does as well. Include your Name, City/State, Phone Number, Grade, Age, and School.

Send all emails to:

apply@congotvnetwork.com

Deadline to Submit is April 5, 2018

The show will air on Congo TV Network this Summer. If you haven’t subscribed to Congo TV Network, visit the site today. www.congotvnetwork.com Eagle View Media Company is the management company for Congo TV Network.

]]>Congo TV to premiere three new shows on Feb 25, biggest launch day of the seasonhttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/feb25congo/
Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:22:53 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=239Anticipation for new shows on Congo TV Network has grown tremendously due to teasers released on Social Media sites. While the company hasn’t launched in new series in two months, Eagle View Media Company (EVMC) confirms the team has great expectations for their new releases to launch for Spring Season.

“We have been working very hard in multiple cities to finish up some very exciting projects,” said Ro Wright, Director of Programming for Congo TV Network. “We anticipate audience growth and accelerated engagement from the base on premiere day.”

That premiere day, Feb 25, Congo TV Network will release the pilot episodes for three of it’s original projects.

Masters, Chosen Generation, and Girls Nite with Keaira LaShae will all premiere on the same day. The recurring show schedule for each series will be posted in the details on your television that day. Chosen Generation will continue on Sundays, Masters will air on Mondays, and Girls Nite will air on Thursdays.

Masters is an explosive new show highlighting some of the best hairstylists and make up artists in America. Chosen Generation is an advernture. It highlights HBCU Choirs singing but also rock climbing, ziplining, hiking, skating, and touring some of the greatest landmarks in the country. Girls Nite features Social Media Modul, Keaira LaShae, who is a popular Health & Fitness expert. She invites friends over to explore fascinating new veggie dishes but she challenges them to have fun in some very unexpected ways including rifle shooting, campfires, pole dancing and more!

All three of the series will be available to viewers at midnight on February 25, 2018.

]]>Comedian Shack Brown to host new comedy show, production company locks in with Congo TVhttp://www.eagleviewcompany.com/shackshow/
Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:31:54 +0000http://www.eagleviewcompany.com/?p=234Comedian Shack Brown is scheduled to film a new comedy show called These Jokes Matter set in New Orleans: Feb 16, 17, and 18.

“I’m extremely excited to be able to provide a platform for comedians who are funny but overlooked,” said Brown. “I watch many funny comedians wait for a big celebrity person to pick them up. Traveling to different states, I realize there are thousands of comedians evolving their brands and working their local scenes. I want to provide another platform for these artists to get out there,” he said.

Brown will partner with another well known New Orleans comedian, “Blowfish”, also known as ‘The Blind Sensation of Comedy’. The two worked together earlier this year to bring one of the largest comedy events by a local comedian in New Orleans History. They organized a showcase at the Historic Carver Theatre and the response was epic.

These Jokes Matter is being filmed at Cafe Istanbul in New Orleans. Instanbul has become a base for various sectors of the New Orleans Arts community. The show will feature 24 comedians over 8 episodes including: Mark Caesar (NOLA), Spunky Robinson (FL), Howard Hall (Baton Rouge), Carissa Cooper (Baton Rouge), DC Paul, Geneva Joy, Corey Mack, and Square Tite Mike (AL) among many others.

Shack Brown met with Eagle View Media Company (EVMC), owners of Congo TV Network, and proposed the idea of the show airing on the popular streaming network. “Mr. Brown has his own production team and they are very organized. We have always wanted Congo to be a platform where production teams can have a home to expand their local bases. We are confident Mr. Brown will do well with his show,” said Gerald Wright, Administrative Director, EVMC.

“Shack is no stranger to the stage. He has helped a lot of comedians launch their careers. We are expecting an explosive response from the Gulf Coast. It’s an opportunity for up and coming comedians to reach a new audience,” said Ro Wright, EVMC Director of Programming for Congo TV Network.

Brown began his career in New Orleans in November of 1998. This show will also celebrate 20 years in the comedy business for Shack Brown, who is also a Youth Football Coach in NOLA. Supporters may contact 504-251-9992 for tickets to the filming event which will span over a 3 day weekend. Congo TV is scheduled to air the show late Spring 2018.